Eva Marie Saint, Oscar-Winning ‘On the Waterfront’ Actress, Dead at 102
North by Northwest star was one of the last bridges to Hollywood’s Golden Age
Eva Marie Saint, a distinguished actress of Hollywood's Golden Age, passed away at the age of 102. Born on July 4th, 1924, in Newark, New Jersey, she grew up in New York. Saint initially studied at Bowling Green State University before beginning her career as an NBC page. Her acting journey began in 1946 when she appeared on NBC's live game show, Campus Hoopla. In 1947, she was featured in a Life Magazine television special about the medium.
Saint's breakthrough role came in 1953 with the play The Trip to Bountiful, which later moved to Broadway. She then starred in the critically acclaimed film On the Waterfront in 1954, for which she won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Following this success, Saint's career flourished with appearances in television series like The Philco Television Playhouse, earning her her first Emmy nomination.
In the 1959 film North by Northwest, Saint portrayed the complex character of Eve Kendall, marking a shift from her previous dramatic roles. She remained active in Hollywood throughout the 1960s, sharing the screen with A-list stars such as Paul Newman, Warren Beatty, Karl Malden, and Angela Lansbury. Saint's career extended beyond film into television, where she continued to be a prominent figure.
In the 1970s, she made a notable return to television, receiving Emmy nominations for her roles in the miniseries How the West Was Won and Taxi!!!. Her last film appearance was in Nothing in Common in 1986, alongside a new generation of stars including Tom Hanks. Saint's career remained vibrant in the 2000s, with roles in films like I Dreamed of Africa, Don’t Come Knocking, Superman Returns, and Because of Winn-Dixie.
In 2012, she even lent her voice to the animated series The Legend of Korra. Despite her numerous nominations, Saint did not win her first Emmy until 1990 for her role in the miniseries People Like Us. She was honored twice on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, one for film and another for television.
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